Driver and Grounds Assistant

The Malta High Commission in Canberra has a vacancy for a Driver (with some light maintenance and gardening duties). The appointment is for an indefinite period.

This is a role that supports the High Commissioner and the High Commission’s day-to-day operations. The successful candidate would be entrusted with professional driving duties, together with light property maintenance and basic gardening/grounds upkeep across official premises.

The successful applicant will be responsible for driving, support and upkeep duties. The duties will include but not be limited to the following:

• Chauffeur/driver to the High Commissioner, and driving duties for the High Commission as instructed.
• Drive, maintain and operate light vehicles; carry out daily checks on vehicles and report any damage immediately.
• Regularly clean vehicle interiors and exteriors.
• Keep records of all journeys in a logbook and ensure that necessary endorsements and information are in place.
• Ensure vehicles are taken for servicing regularly, according to given instructions.
• Deliver correspondence and assist in loading and unloading when necessary.
• General property maintenance (light duties) and basic handyman support when required.
• Light gardening and grounds upkeep duties, including basic garden care and disposal of garden waste when required.
• Basic administration support and outgoing mail, as required.
• Any other related duties as assigned by the High Commissioner and/or the Deputy High Commissioner.

The basic qualifications for the position include the following:

• Australian citizenship or permanent residence (or valid working rights with no restrictions).
• A clean national police certificate.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence with a clean history; professional driving experience is highly regarded.
• Punctuality, reliability and trustworthiness.
• Solid interpersonal skills.
• An ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience in light maintenance and/or gardening duties will be considered an asset.

Interested applicants are required to submit a covering letter highlighting their suitability for the position, together with their CV. Applications MUST be sent via email to [email protected] by not later than Monday 16 October at noon.

Pay: $55,357.32 per year

Work Location: In person